The Dallas City Council announced Wednesday, Jan. 22, the appointment of Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the new Dallas City Manager. Tolbert has been the acting City Manager for the past 10 months.
Dale Petroskey, President and CEO of the Dallas Regional Chamber, said the following:
“The Dallas Regional Chamber is very excited Kim has officially been named Dallas City Manager. She has demonstrated great leadership in her career with the City of Dallas, including in her role as Interim City Manager. She knows Dallas, believes in the city’s potential, and will serve us well.
We look forward to working with Kim and our other partners at City Hall to set Dallas up for success for the next 30 years and beyond by ensuring our infrastructure can support growth and that the city is nimble enough to respond to great economic development opportunities. Of course, public safety and healthy communities are essential to this future prosperity, so we need an adequate police force and a concerted focus on reducing the homeless population while helping our homeless neighbors overcome barriers to pursue opportunities for a better life. Working toward these goals helps ensure our city and region remain a destination for companies that bring good job opportunities.
The business community looks forward to partnering with Kim to do a lot of good for our city for years to come.”